Colombia Climbing Expeditions · May 2026
Stop projecting in the gym. Start sending in the Andes.
⚡ Only 6 spots per trip. The 2024 Colombia expedition sold out in 68 hours.
The Problem
The routine catches up with all of us. You've got the fitness. You're cruising up the indoor walls. You fear no plastic holds! But mounting an expedition to climb real rock in a foreign country feels intimidating. It's a little above your grade level. Don't go it alone.
Bogota is enormous and chaotic at first glance. Bus systems and busy roadways feel impossible in Spanish. How do you locate the crag and select a safe and appropriate route without a local guide?
The nagging "what-if" when evaluating a route with unknown protection and unseen anchors. How long a rope do you need? And how heavy is your bag if you lug it all yourself onto the plane and into a foreign country?
Climbing is better with a tribe, but finding (and organising) 5 other climbers for a 10-day expedition is nearly impossible. You want the send energy, not a solo grind.
When you rope up with South America Rocks you get everything made easy, from logistics and equipment to thoughtful skills progressions and colourful cultural side quests.
Your life becomes a 5-star highlight reel.
Your only job is to tie in.
$500 deposit · 6 spots only
"I came for the climbing and fell in love with the friendly people and culture. By day 3 the group felt like old friends. I loved the trip extension to climb and explore around Medellin. Colombia absolutely blew me away and I'll definitely go back!"Robyn F. · Sport Climber · Canada
See It For Yourself
Raw footage from the crags. The canyon. The crew. This is what 10 days looks like.
$500 deposit · 6 spots per trip · May 2026
The Experience
This isn't just a trip. It's a 10-day immersion into the heart of South American climbing culture. Gorgeous red sandstone at La Mojarra. Funky textured walls at Suesca. World-class guiding. Zero wasted days.
Your Base at La Mojarra
Forget dirtbagging. You are welcomed "home" at the legendary Refugio La Roca, waking up in a serene eco-lodge perched on the edge of epic canyons and gorgeous red sandstone cliffs. The kind of place that ruins you for normal holidays.
Morning
Start your day with sunrise coffee sessions and breathe in the natural beauty from the airy yoga house, overlooking a 500m canyon.
Day
A 5-minute walk to the sandstone cliffs of La Mojarra Climbing Park: 400+ routes ranging from sheer walls full of edges and incuts, to steep juggy overhangs with hero moves to reach the chains. Our guides know every feature and bolt on the wall. We've got your back whether you're clipping your first bolts or redpointing a project.
Evening
Celebrate your climbing day with upbeat banter and a cold one, cheers! Dine amongst other travellers and local climbing legends. Our guide team knows everyone, from the lodge owners to the routesetters who bolted the routes you just climbed. Let us introduce you.
The Reset
Let your forearms recover on our exciting side-quest: rafting on the thrilling Rio Suarez in San Gil. Expect a world-class day of huge waves and liquid adrenaline. Rapids ranging from Class III to Class V depending on water levels. Yes, the river is subtropical and warm.
Day by Day
Day 1
Your guide meets you at Bogota airport and drives you straight to Suesca. Welcome dinner, evening briefing, first views of the cliffs from your cabin.
Days 2–3
Full days on the funky textured sandstone cliffs at Suesca at 2,500m elevation. Guides dial in your technique and read your level from day one.
Day 4
Scenic drive through the Andes to San Gil. Rest your climbing muscles, explore the town, get ready for the river.
Day 5
Morning on the Río Suarez: Class V rapids, fully guided. Then drive across the Chicamocha Canyon to La Mojarra. Arrive after dark; wake up to that view.
Days 6–8
The main event. Gorgeous red sandstone walls with canyon views. Sunrise yoga, full climbing days, evening dinners. These are the days people send routes they didn't think they could.
Day 9
Final tick list session in the morning. That evening, a big celebration feast with the crew. Most people start planning their return trip over dessert.
Day 10
Drive to Bucaramanga airport. Goodbyes, photos, promises to climb together again. The Colombia bug hits everyone.
Optional
Add 2–3 days in Medellín before or after. Ask Will to arrange. It's worth it.
Every Day
Colombia feeds you properly. Breakfast included, great spots near the crags for lunch and dinner, fruit juice that makes you question every smoothie you've ever had.
All Week
Routes from 5a to 7c+. Beginners climb every day. Strong climbers project hard lines. No one sits out.
Everything's Handled
Expert local guides cherry pick the BEST climbs for you across all grade levels.
Unique and comfortable lodging, run by climbers for climbers.
Ground yourself and connect your spirit to the climbing experience with morning sessions in the airy yoga house.
Adrenaline-soaked thrills on the Rio Suarez in San Gil. We use the BEST local outfitter with bilingual guides and safety kayakers.
Private airport transfers and expedition vehicle throughout the tour. Healthy breakfast included every day, plus a welcome dinner and goodbye celebration on the final night.
We provide all ropes, quickdraws, anchor materials, helmets and chalk. All you need is basic personal gear, shoes and harness.
Your Leader
Will has been climbing and exploring South America since 2007. He started guiding in 2010, and since Colombia stole his heart back in 2015 he goes back every year to climb, relax and deepen his connection with local guides and friends.
Based out of Squamish, BC, he started training intensely in Chilean Patagonia, became a rafting guide, and spent 16 days tackling 100 pitches of perfect granite in the Cochamo Valley. It was high up in Peru's Cordillera Blanca that the voice of intuition spoke loudly: share these special places with a tribe of climbers, not with the masses.
His first Colombia expedition followed in 2016. The tropical vibes and warmth of the people seduced him immediately. 10 years later he has formed relationships with all the main characters in the Colombian climbing community, from the routesetters to the restauranteurs. He speaks fluent Spanish and has assembled a trusted team of expert local guides. You get the real Colombia.
This isn't a faceless tour company. Every route suggestion, every rest day activity, every colourful story told by your guide is handpicked and carefully curated for your enjoyment. He built this for you to enjoy, ground up, one bolt at a time.
"When you join South America Rocks you aren't just turning pages in a guidebook hoping for the experience to come alive. We carefully lead you towards the most beautiful, inspiring places where the joys and new sensations of Colombian culture are right there in front of you. I know that when we reach the end of our journey together you'll have found connections and friendships that will endure for a lifetime."
Will, Founder, South America Rocks
The Important Info
Three 10-day expeditions this May. Pick your window, or combine trips for an extended mega-expedition. Spots are capped at 6 per trip.
● 37+ climbers have joined a SA Rocks expedition
Just $203/day — fully all-inclusive
Just $276/day — everything handled
We may have said goodbye, but we've still got your back! Now that you're climbing with more confidence than ever before we want to see you keep it going. After you return home, Will delivers a custom 6-week training and performance plan designed to help you lock in the gains you made in Colombia and reach your next climbing goals.
Your fee includes all accommodation, in-country transport, daily yoga, all breakfasts + welcome & farewell dinners, all climbing gear, San Gil Class V rafting, and an elite 1:3 guide ratio. You handle the flight; we handle everything else.
The Difference
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Past Guests
"I came for the climbing and fell in love with the friendly people and culture. By day 3 the group felt like old friends. I loved the trip extension to climb and explore around Medellin. Colombia absolutely blew me away and I'll definitely go back!"Robyn F. · Sport Climber · Canada
"I'm a beginner but I never felt left behind. The small group dynamic is supportive and fun. The yoga house has a view that felt surreal. The San Gil rafting was the most exciting 'rest day' I've ever had on a trip. I came home from Colombia a different person."
"Will runs a seamless operation. Every day was different, every crag was world-class. The small group size is the best, you actually get to know people properly. And I loved trying tons of local foods. It's not just a tour, it's an experience."
"I booked a climbing trip with SAROCKS to improve my climbing and explore Colombia. Will and Hernan did a perfect job introducing new skills and taught me how to equip and clean a route safely. Colombia won me over completely and I returned home more confident than ever. It was a real game changer."
"As a 5.10 climber I was worried about keeping up. By day 4 I felt confident enough to project my first 5.11. The coaching from Will and Hernan made a huge difference. It wasn't just cheerleading, it was real, technical feedback that actually moved the needle."
Join the climbers who didn't wait another year.
The People
Six strangers. Ten days. Shared ropes. Shared meals. Sharing triumphs and cheering each other on. By day three everyone feels like old friends. On day ten nobody wants it to end. Can't wait to meet up and do it again.
Got Questions
Yes. We offer private transportation and use trusted, vetted local guides and lodging throughout your tour. That's why you choose South America Rocks: because we know the right people and the best places to climb hard and stay safe. Will has been operating these exact routes since 2015 without a single incident.
If you have climbed in a gym before and own your own shoes, you are ready. Our guides specialise in the "Transition Phase", teaching you the technical skills (cleaning anchors, lead mental-game) to level up safely outdoors. All levels welcome.
A $500 deposit secures your spot immediately and is deducted from your total. The balance isn't due until 15 days before departure, giving you plenty of time to plan and sort flights.
Your deposit is a "Peace of Mind" lock-in. If you can't make it, your credit is transferable to a future trip, no questions asked. We recommend travel insurance for complete peace of mind.
May is one of the best months to climb in the Colombian Andes. La Mojarra and Suesca enjoy warm, dry conditions — consistent temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s Celsius with minimal rain. The sandstone is in top condition. Evenings at elevation can be cool, so pack a mid-layer for canyon evenings at Refugio La Roca.
You're ready if: you've been climbing indoors or outdoors for at least 6 months, you're comfortable on lead (or want to learn on this trip), and you can commit to 8–10 active days. Routes run 5a to 7c+, so beginners climb every day alongside stronger climbers. You don't need to be training for the Olympics — you just need to want the experience.
No. All technical climbing equipment is provided: ropes, quickdraws, harnesses, helmets, belay devices. All you need is your climbing shoes, chalk bag, and a sense of adventure.
Not at all. Will and the guides are bilingual: all instruction, logistics, and local interaction is handled in English. That said, learning a few words of Spanish goes a long way with the locals and adds a lot to the experience.
Previous Colombia trips have sold out within days of opening. You can spend another May in the gym, or you can find yourself clipping bolts above a Colombian canyon with a crew of lifelong friends.